Chrysanthemum ‘David Higgins’ is a striking exhibition variety, admired for its large, radiant yellow blooms that bring warmth and elegance to any garden or floral display. This cultivar is cherished for its perfectly formed decorative petals, strong growth habit, and excellent vase life, making it a favorite among chrysanthemum growers and cut flower enthusiasts.
Blooming Period: April to May
Suitable For: Cut flowers, garden displays, and exhibitions
Growing Options: Can be grown in the ground or in pots
Characteristics:
Blooming Period: April to May
Suitable For: Cut flowers, garden displays, and exhibitions
Growing Options: Can be grown in the ground or in pots
Characteristics:
- Flower Type: Decorative inflex
- Colour: Yellow
- Bloom Size: Medium to Large
- Bloom Time: Mid-to-late autumn (April–May in New Zealand)
- Growth Habit: Upright with strong, slender stems and multiple blooms per stem
- Pruning:
- January prune to encourage bushier growth
- Light tidy-up in February to remove weak shoots
- Fertilizing:
- Balanced slow-release fertilizer (e.g., Novatec or Osmocote)
- Additional potassium (sulphate of potash) before flowering to enhance bloom quality
- Pinching/Disbudding:
- Pinching early in the season encourages multiple blooms per stem
- Minimal disbudding is needed, as this variety thrives with multiple flowers
- Support: May need light staking or netting to keep stems upright
- Watering: Keep soil evenly moist but well-drained
- A low-maintenance chrysanthemum that produces abundant blooms suitable for the home garden, Flower farm and Exhibitions